Senior Product Architect

NetApp · Morrisville, NC · Yesterday

HybridFull-time

Job Summary

NetApp Senior Product Architect (Subscription Mgmt. & Q2O) works on enhancing NetApp’s global business processes and systems. They identify, evaluate, design, and develop systems and procedures to meet business user requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and IT development to provide automated solutions. They serve as a trusted IT/Technology advisor, owning end-to-end solution architecture for complex initiatives.

About the Role

The role involves partnering with Enterprise Architects & Product Managers on the multi-year Service Strategy and Target State Architecture. Collaboration with business users to define processes, influence, and drive cross-functional initiatives and enhancements in the Quote-to-Order domain is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

Partner with Enterprise Architects & Product Managers on the multi-year Service Strategy and Target State Architecture
Collaborate with business users to define processes, influence, and drive cross-functional initiatives and enhancements in the Quote-to-Order domain
Translate business requirements into solution designs, which may include conceptual, logical, and physical views of the architecture
Develop solution architecture requirements, both functional and non-functional, for both SaaS applications and bespoke solutions development
Lead solutions architecture to create standardized design artifacts in alignment with EA domain guidelines and standards; provide feedback to EA to improve domain guidelines and standards
Lead the review of the solution with internal and external stakeholders, including Systems Architect, Delivery teams, and Enterprise Architecture Review Board
Drive POCs, conduct gap analysis, feasibility assessments, solution evaluation and selection of software products and solutions (including Market Intelligence)

Requirements

Strong expertise in Subscription & Billing Management along with extensive knowledge of key Quote-to-Order capabilities such as Quote Management, Renewals, Pricing & Discounts and Order Orchestration
Experience working with major Q2O platforms such as Oracle CPQ Cloud, Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle, Zuora or SAP BRIM Subscription Management
Contributing to domain-level roadmap planning and platform evolution while balancing short-term delivery priorities with long-term architectural goals
Working experience with B2B to automate the quote to order processes
Strong business partnership experience required, with proven track record of successfully driving cross functional initiatives and projects
Ability to present ideas, design, and solutions to business and IT stakeholders
Perform feasibility studies, functional/technical gap analysis, and map business requirements to solution design
Identify and recommend industry best practices to address business requirements
Review and analyze the business requirements to drive alignment across Product, Sales Ops, Finance, Order Management, and Engineering teams
Influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders without direct authority
Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and solution approvals with cross-functional teams
Good understanding of new product introduction (NPI) and product release processes
Good functional and technical knowledge of Quoting, Pricing, Configuration and Order Management
Experience with e-Commerce such as Oracle Commerce Cloud is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative without a lot of direction
Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical decision-making skills
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education

A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree required, Information Technology, or related field preferred

Experience

Experience with major Subscription Management platforms and Quote-to-Order platforms (preferably Oracle CPQ)
Supporting tools for Order Orchestration and Contract management
Experience with major Subscription Management platforms and Quote-to-Order platforms (preferably Oracle CPQ)

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 220,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies.

Benefits

This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.